Ann Marie DeAngelo, former principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, is an artistic director, choreographer, teacher and producer.  She was the founder of her own experimental troupe in the late-80’s called Ballet D’Angelo, which toured extensively in Europe; founding Artistic Director of Ballet de Monterrey - the first privately funded arts organization in Mexico; and Associate Director of the Joffrey Ballet. 

Ms. DeAngelo has created nearly 50 works which include:  Zeitgeist I & II; The Last of the Best; Gypsie Band – all full-evening works; Paradise, Mademoiselle de Maupin, and several works for Ballet de Monterrey; works for the Joffrey Ballet, The National Ballet of Cuba; Ohio Ballet; Pittsburgh Ballet Theater; Oregon Ballet Theater; Ballet Pacifica; Nevada Ballet Theater; BalletNY, Goucher College, Marymount Manhattan College, and ABT Studio Co.  Ms. DeAngelo created a one-act ghost story based on The Bell Witch with original music by Conni Ellisor.  The work used 3-D scenic design with 3-D glasses for the audience, and was performed by The Nashville Ballet.  The Bell Witch was nominated for a “Benois de la Danse” Award and a segment was performed at the Bolshoi Theater, Moscow.  She participated with Lynne-Taylor Corbett, Peter Pucci, and James Sewell, in the inaugural season of The National Choreography Initiative.  And, Ms. DeAngelo choreographed for Dance Break 2006, a high-profile showcase for choreographers in the Broadway community.

Ms. DeAngelo has created and produced shows and events such as “The Variety Show – Jugglin’ Styles” featuring award winning artists such as juggler/illusionist Michael Moschen; environmental visionary Joanna Haigood; performance artist Ann Carlson; Hip Hop pioneer Steve “Mr. Wiggles” Clemente; and US Team rhythmic gymnast Charlene Edwards; “An Evening of Jazz and Dance” for Boys Harbor in East Hampton; Shall We Dance; Dancing on Air; That’s Entertainment and One World Gala shows, for Career Transition for Dancers at City Center in New York.

Ms. DeAngelo has taught, for numerous dance companies, universities and summer courses; and continues to teach workshops to non-dancers at high-end resort spas such as Rancho La Puerta; and was movement coach to Bette Midler.

Her non-profit company, Projectdance, Inc., has a mission to develop, promote and produce collaborative dance related projects between artists.